Garchomp is a powerful pseudo-legendary dragon Pokémon that is super helpful during Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raids. It is primarily a physical attacker with a varied move set that can be switched up depending on the Pokémon it is up against. Furthermore, Garchomp is Ground- and Dragon-type Pokémon giving it immunity to Electric-type moves and a 4x weakness to Ice-type moves. Therefore, when using Garchomp for a Tera Raid consider using it against Pokémon that are weak to Ground- or Dragon-type moves but do not have Ice-type moves that take it out quickly.
Garchomp can be caught as a wild Tera Pokémon by evolving a Gible or Gabite or catching them after completing a Tera Raid. The first location to find a wild Garchomp is on the Great Crater of Paldea, near the Zero Gate. The second location can be found to the North of Cascaraffa Town in the Colonnade Hollow in West Province, Area 2. Finally, Garchomp can be battled in only 5- or 6-star Tera raids, however, be advised its attacks are strong, so bring a good counter Pokémon like the best Dragonite build for Tera Raids or non-CPU teammates that can support.
Garchomp’s Recommended Stat Build
Maxing the HP and Attack stats of Garchomp is recommended for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raids. Starting with Individual Values, Hyper Training Garchomp in all stats are important as they build the base stat value. For Effort Values, train Garchomp for 252 HP, 252 Attack, and 6 Defense points. To increase Garchomp’s stats further, give it an Adamant Nature mint which decreases Special Attack by 0.9x and raises physical Attack by 1.1x
Individual Values | Effort Values | Nature |
|---|---|---|
Everything except Special Attack | 252 HP, 252 Attack, 6 Defense | Adamant |
Held Items and Ability For Garchomp
Garchomp’s held items for Tera Raids are very straightforward. First, give Garchomp Soft Sand or a Metronome to get a boost on its Ground-type STAB move Earthquake (TM149) in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Next, if a trainer is looking for a way for Garchomp to heal, consider giving it Leftovers, which help it regain health each turn. Additionally, its ability Rough Skin is useful if a Pokémon attacks it physically. According to the Pokémon Database, when an opponent makes contact, that Pokémon loses 1/8th of its maximum HP if it makes contact. This is helpful for final hits or moves that make multiple hits like Double Slap or Population Bomb.
Held Items | Ability |
|---|---|
Leftovers, Metronome, Soft Sand | Rough Skin |
Garchomp’s Best Moveset
On the first turn of this Tera Raid, Garchomp should receive a buff or use Swords Dance. After using Swords Dance 3x, Garchomp is at a final maxed-out attack giving it a 6x boost to its already high attack. While tanking hits each turn, be sure to heal cheer as soon as the trainer sees Garchomp falling behind. On the fourth turn, continue attacking with Earthquake, Iron Head, or Outrage, depending on what Pokémon it is facing in a Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid.
Defensive | Offensive |
|---|---|
Swords Dance (3x), Heal Cheer as needed | Earthquake, Iron Head, Outrage |
Source: Pokémon Database
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Pokémon Scarlet and VioletFranchise: Pokemon
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Released: 2022-11-18
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
Genre: RPG, Adventure, Action
Multiplayer: Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
ESRB: E
Summary: Pokémon returns in its next installment series: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Set in a fictional town near Mediterranean Spain, gamers will explore Paldea, catching new and classic Pokémon. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is the first ever open-world game in the series and features new Pokémon that can transform into vehicles. Pokémon staples like gym battles are still present, but co-op exploration and Terastallize battles are also introduced.
How Long To Beat: 31 Hours
Prequel: Pokémon Sword and Shield
Mode: Single Player, Multiplayer
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet